SBA Opens Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications
Apr 23, 2021 WASHINGTON The U.S. Small Business Administration officially opened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal this month for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shutter their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Concerts, plays, dance performances, movie premieres, museum exhibits these are the lifeblood of culture and community, and often the anchor for travel, tourism and neighborhood food and retail stores. We know that for the stage and venue operators across the nation that help make this culture happen, the pandemic has been devastating. Too many have been forced to lower the final curtain on their businesses. Today, with more than $
Industry coalition Vax4Live launched to help live music events return safely
A NITO-led coalition of live music companies and trade groups has launched Vax4Live, a campaign to encourage fans to get vaccinated so the U.S. can safely return to live events.
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) is leading Vax4Live along with AEG Presents, Bandit Lites, Fox Theatre Atlanta (GA), Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), the Independent Promoter Alliance (IPA), Red Light Management and Universal Attractions.
The Vax4Live campaign is designed to
spread awareness, gather support, acquire partners and prepare calls to action and initiatives that will provide guidance, resources, and factual information regarding vaccination efforts and how we can safely return to live events.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
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The U.S. Small Business Administration fixed a technical glitch and applications will soon reopen for its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
The relief program is offering $16.2 billion on a first-come, first-served basis for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives.
Those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shut their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some were eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans, the SVOG program is one of the first relief sources that is tailored specifically to venues and entertainment operators.
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By: Ryan Borba
The U.S. Small Business Administration has told Pollstar it hopes to reopen the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal by the end of next week, after its vendors have fixed the root cause of the shutdown that happened immediately after the portal opened April 8. Over the next few days, our tech team and vendors will remain focused on testing the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal; it will not reopen this weekend, the statement reads. We are aiming to reopen the portal by the end of next week. We know this funding is urgently needed now and are doing all we can to reopen with the greatest amount of certainty as possible.